About the Journal
Health Innovation Journal Africa (HIJ Africa) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to fostering innovation in healthcare, public health, and medical sciences across the African continent and beyond. As a premier platform for interdisciplinary research, HIJ Africa brings together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, technologists, and healthcare innovators to shape the future of health and wellness in Africa.
We publish high-quality original research, systematic reviews, and perspectives that explore transformative healthcare models, emerging technologies, and novel public health strategies designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the African healthcare ecosystem.
Our Scope Includes:
- Medicine and Clinical Sciences
- Public Health and Epidemiology (with a focus on regional challenges)
- Health Informatics and Digital Health
- Biomedical Sciences
- Allied Health Sciences (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation sciences, etc.)
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Policy and Health Systems Research
- Behavioral and Social Sciences in Health
- Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Sciences
- Mental Health and Psychological Sciences
- Biostatistics and Medical Research Methodology
- Environmental and Occupational Health
HIJ Africa provides a scholarly environment for early-career and senior researchers to disseminate their findings, engage with new scientific ideas, and contribute to the advancement of health sciences within the African context and the global stage.
Open Access. Pan-African Reach.
All articles in HIJ Africa are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring free, unrestricted access to scholarly knowledge worldwide.
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